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Criminal Investigation, 8/e

Charles R. Swanson, University of Georgia
Neil C. Chamelin, Assistant State Attorney, Second Judicial Circuit
Leonard Territo, University of South Florida- Tampa

Vehicle Thefts and Related Offenses

Multiple Choice Quiz


1	What was the average value of vehicles stolen in 2000?
		A)	$6,682
		B)	$7.8 billion.
		C)	One vehicle every 20 seconds.
		D)	18.7%.


2	Which of the following statements regarding vehicle theft is most accurate?
		A)	Approximately 20 % of reported thefts are of motorcycles.
		B)	Since the collapse of communism, the theft of motor vehicles in Eastern Europe has skyrocketed.
		C)	The theft of airbags is not a problem.
		D)	International rings are not involved in such crimes.


3	All of the following are myths about auto thefts except...
		A)	Auto theft is a victimless crime.
		B)	Auto theft happens to other people.
		C)	When an auto thief is caught, punishment is severe.
		D)	In 20-30% of auto thefts, the operator has left the keys in the car.


4	All of the following are facts about auto thefts except...
		A)	Auto theft is a victimless crime.
		B)	Punishment for auto theft is not swift and sure.
		C)	Most stolen vehicles are recovered.
		D)	The theft of older-model cars is prevalent.


5	Which of the following best describes a temporary theft?
		A)	Stealing a car simply to drive it
		B)	Stealing a vehicle for use in the commission of a crime
		C)	Stealing a vehicle for profit
		D)	False reporting of theft


6	What is a “chop shop”?
		A)	Place where stolen vehicles are disassembled for resale of their parts
		B)	Quick strip
		C)	Shipping a stolen vehicle to a foreign country
		D)	Theft of salvage identification for use in a stolen vehicle


7	Which of the following best describes a false-vehicle fraud scheme?
		A)	A criminal purchases a non-existent vehicle and insures it.
		B)	A phony theft loss claim is made.
		C)	An insured car owner makes an exaggerated claim about damages.
		D)	A person who has rented a car reports phony theft.


8	Someone might file a false-theft loss claim for all of the following reasons except...
		A)	To replace a “lemon”
		B)	To obtain money for another vehicle
		C)	To avoid the hassle of selling
		D)	To help the insurance company


9	Which of the following best illustrates a false-theft scheme?
		A)	The vehicle is abandoned and later reported stolen.
		B)	There are costly car payments.
		C)	There are high repair bills.
		D)	A criminal purchases a non-existent vehicle, insures it, and then reports it stolen.


10	A ________ is a wheeled or tracked vehicle with both a backhoe attachment and a loader attachment.
		A)	Digger
		B)	Ripper
		C)	Backhoe loader
		D)	Pusher


11	What is a V.I.N.?
		A)	Product information number
		B)	National Crime Information Center
		C)	Manufacturer’s certificate of origin
		D)	Vehicle identification number


12	All of the following tend to encourage off-road equipment theft except...
		A)	Title is generally not required
		B)	Poor inventory control
		C)	Lack of fixed identification number
		D)	Product information numbers


13	Which of the following is not a type of heavy construction equipment?
		A)	Backhoe
		B)	Lifting crane
		C)	Roller
		D)	Motorcycle


14	Cargo crime may include all of the following except...
		A)	Smuggling.
		B)	Counterfeiting.
		C)	Auto theft.
		D)	Cargo theft.


15	Which of the following agencies may most likely assist in an investigation of vehicle thefts?
		A)	NICB
		B)	NATB
		C)	ICPI
		D)	ISB


16	Which NICB database may help law enforcement to detect illegal exports of vehicles?
		A)	Salvage file
		B)	Export file
		C)	Impound file
		D)	VINASSIST


17	What is the best NICB database to search for reports of stolen vehicles by insurance companies?
		A)	Salvage file
		B)	Export file
		C)	Theft file
		D)	VINASSIST


18	Which organization may have information that would be helpful in investigation of stolen heavy construction equipment?
		A)	NER
		B)	SENTRY
		C)	AAMVA
		D)	STAR


19	All of the following parts may be marked for identification in newer vehicles except...
		A)	Engine
		B)	Transmission
		C)	Hood
		D)	Ashtray


20	Which of the following vehicles is in a condition indicating that it may be stolen?
		A)	Vehicle parked on street
		B)	Dented side
		C)	Vehicle used in other crimes
		D)	Flat tire


21	Which of the following actions by a driver may indicate that a vehicle is stolen?
		A)	Driver appears unfamiliar with operation of vehicle.
		B)	Driver is traveling at speed limit.
		C)	Driver is short.
		D)	Driver is a female in a Lincoln Continental.


22	What is the first step when investigating vehicle fires?
		A)	Take soil samples.
		B)	Interview the owner.
		C)	Eliminate natural and accidental causes of fire.
		D)	Find witnesses.


23	All of the following are items stolen in marine theft except...
		A)	Boats.
		B)	Aircraft.
		C)	Jet skis.
		D)	Outboard motors.


24	Which of the following may help identify a stolen boat?
		A)	H.I.N.
		B)	M.I.C.
		C)	V.I.N.
		D)	FAA.


25	All of the following advice should be provided to boat owners to prevent theft except...
		A)	Never leave boats in a place to tempt thieves.
		B)	The owner should never leave keys in an unattended boat.
		C)	Keep boats out of plain view.
		D)	Keep the engine enabled at all times.

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